Residents from Hopkinton to Franklin to Laconia -- and several towns in between -- reported feeling the ground shaking.

No damage has been reported.

The Weston Observatory at Boston College reported a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in the area of Contoocook.

Dr. John Ebel, the director of the Weston Observatory, said it was centered about 11 miles northwest of Concord.

Ebel said this is considered a "small event with low likelihood of any aftershocks."

The U.S. Geological Survey, which usually provides information about earthquakes, has limited operations because of the federal government shutdown. They were not able to immediately provide information.

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